Microstructural, structural and optical properties of nanoparticles of PbO-CrO3 pigment synthesized by a soft route

Autor: V. D. Araújo, M. R. B. Andreeta, L. J. Q. Maia, R. M. Nascimento, F. V. Motta, M. R. D. Bomio, C. A. Paskocimas, M. I. B. Bernardi
Jazyk: English<br />Portuguese
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Cerâmica, Vol 61, Iss 357, Pp 118-125 (2015)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1678-4553
0366-6913
DOI: 10.1590/0366-69132015613571853
Popis: PbCrO4 and Pb2CrO5 particles were synthesized by the polymeric precursor method. Structural and microstructural properties of the particles were characterized by scanning electron microscopy with field emission gun, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy techniques. The diffuse reflectance technique was employed to study the optical properties in the 400-700 nm range. The optical bandgap of the samples was obtained indirectly. Colorimetric coordinates L*, a*, b* were calculated for the pigment powders as a function of the heat treatment (400-700 ºC). The powders displayed colors ranging from green to red. X-ray diffraction patterns showed the presence of monoclinic PbCrO4 phase in green samples, while red powders had a monoclinic Pb2CrO5 phase structure. The Raman spectra of the PbCrO4 and Pb2CrO5 powders were in good agreement with those reported in the literature. The synthesized compounds can be used as green and red pigments with high thermal stability.
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